Table 5. Odds ratios of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders from multiple logistic regression according to demographic and major lifestyles characteristics.
| Adjusted Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| < = 40 years (Ref. group) | 1 | |
| 40–60 years | 1.5 | 0.6 to 4.2 |
| 60+ years | 2.0 | 0.7 to 5.7 |
| Sex | ||
| Female (Ref. group) | 1 | |
| Male | 0.7 | 0.3 to 1.7 |
| Betel quid chewing habit | ||
| Non-chewers (Ref. group) | 1 | |
| Chewers without tobacco | 5.7 | 1.4 to 22.9 |
| Chewers with tobacco | 28.6 | 9.8 to 83.6 |
| Alcohol drinking habit | ||
| Non-drinker (Ref. group) | 1 | |
| Drinker | 1.6 | 0.7 to 4.0 |
CI = Confidence interval